Are Universities in Canada Worth it?

So you want to study in Canada, eh? You’re not alone. Many U.S. high school students are including at least one Canadian university among their list of prospective colleges. In 2014, the Canadian government formally created an international education strategy to attract more international students, and for a U.S. student wishing to head north, this is most excellent news! Here’s why:

Potentially lower costs: While it is difficult to generalize, studying in Canada costs less than attending college in the U.S. Tuition and fees are governed by each province so there are actually limits on increases each year, which will help families plan for the big picture. Total costs of attendance will likely fall between $23,000 (US) on the low end to approximately $37,000 (US) on the high end.

College reps and your high school teachers will invariably tell you that “there’s no such thing as a bad question.” But we all know the truth – there are absolutely bad questions, or at least there are better questions to ask than others. If you’ve already read Part 1 of our guide to college fairs, you’re in the right place. Today, we drill into all that face-to-face time you’ll have with college reps at your next fair. And we’re starting with the questions for you to avoid:

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